Plaza Area Design - Overview

Main Memorial Design Features

The Tucson Buffalo Soldier Memorial Plaza area will display the rich history of honorable service of the Buffalo Soldiers in settling the Southwestern United States.  Here are some of the planned features:

     1.  A granite (North American Pink) monument highlighting the black soliders known              as the "Buffalo Soldiers,"  short bios of the three black soldiers who earned Medal            of  Honor while serving in Arizona, a map of the forts, camps and locations where            the Buffalo Soldiers served in Arizona and highlights of the four regiments made              up of black soldiers that were stationed at Fort Hauchuca.
      2.  Six historical pedestals highlighting additional historical information on the                       Buffalo Soldiers
      3.  Landing scaping, vegetation, a seatwall, benches and sail shades.


Other Memorial Features

Symbols - The memorial will tell a story through architecture, sculpture, landscaping and words to educate and inspire visitors about the legacy of the Buffalo Soldiers.  Here are a few symbol examples:

   Service - A description key within the memorial will note the regiments and divisions        of the negro troops.

    Sacrifice - This element will ensure that the Buffalo Soldiers are recognized for the        hardships they had to endure and overcome.

     Accomplishments - This element will ensure that the Buffalo Soldiers are                       recognized and validated for their accomplishments and contributions to America.

     Theaters of War - A description key within the memorial will note the wars and               events that the Buffalo Soldiers participated in.